SEVEN days after being in seventh heaven when they ended Bethesda’s 100% record, Rhyl Reserves came crashing back to earth at Gwydir Park.

Having already lost to the Rwsters at Belle Vue, the Lilywhites were out for revenge, but it was not to be as Jon Stazicker’s side flopped.

The only goal came in the first half when Lee Allen sidefooted across the box for Luke Roberts to score from close range.

Rhyl were well below par, their biggest threat being top scorer Mike Roose who fired one good effort just past the post.

In the second period the Lilies were much improved but their finishing failed them.

Tom Roberts sliced wide from close range, Tom Patel had a header well saved by Paul Roberts and Roose beat the keeper with a chip but only found the side-netting.

Kieron Evans went closest for the travelling side but saw his shot cleared off the goal-line.

“I’m very disappointed to say the least,” said Stazicker. “Though we lost the game in the first half down to our own mistakes and a soft goal, we created some good chances in the second half and were the better side, but it wasn’t enough.”